Our community first came together around group walks. Living in my mother's old house and making it mine + making this 'hood mine over past 15 years. Created little free library and coffee @ the curb. We need parks, stores + cafe to walk to!"

— Emily Odza

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"When you say Oakland, you need to say where. A widely diverse area of many cultures and peoples. It ranges from the affluent to the destitute. I've lived in my house for 47 years and often I wish I was somewhere else. However, I raised my family here and supported the city during that time. Once the area was pretty much working class, but not so much anymore. We are like America — a melting pot.

We used to watch deer playing above the freeway. Dynamite from the rock quarry was a daily occurrence. They eventually made them stop due to toppled chimneys. We would hear the blasts and go outside to watch for the dust columns. A different time — same place."

— Anna Worden

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"We love the diversity, the beautiful gardens, the friendly neighbors, the crazy loveable colorful place we are so happy to call HOME!"

— Hilary Bunlert, Erawan Bunlert & Ed Bandtlow

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"We love our neighborhood, a hidden gem

Good neighbors

Lots of trees

Beautiful views

Diverse (still)"

— Marcin & Adrian Owczarz (& Jewel)

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"The best things about Millsmont, Oaktown:

• The beautiful, warm, diverse people

• The sun

• The Mills College pool

• The proximity to 100s of miles of Oak and Redwood Forest trails

• My fabulous neighbors

• Lake Merritt

• Fairyland

• Great restaurants, museums, and thriving art scene.

Choose Love, Judy."

— Judy Noddin

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I spent the morning with this warm and welcoming community and met some kind and open neighbors. Families, individuals, long-times residents, new transplants, and the Get Goes Mobile Cafe all contributed to a festive atmosphere. And what they say about the views from Millsmont is no joke. You really should check them out.

Millsmont

"Building community wherever we roll!"

— Zeva & Jeff, Get Goes Mobile Cafe

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"Oakland has all of the great parts of San Francisco...but with parking!"

— Kat Mcghee

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"6 years ago I moved to Oakland — from Marin. At first I never came out of my house — except for work...

Then I met Emily Odza and started to be part of the Oakland family and the diverse community of 'Millsmont' via nextdoor.com. Now I wouldn't live in Marin if you paid me!"

— Sharon Gilbert

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"What I like about Maxwell Park

• The ethnic diversity

• The gorgeous weather

• The incredible views of Oakland and SF

• Mills College is only a few blocks away

• Near the middle of Oakland — close to everything

• Friendly, enthusiastic people who care

• A neighborhood on the verge of blossoming into something very special!"

Our community first came together around group walks. Living in my mother's old house and making it mine + making this 'hood mine over past 15 years. Created little free library and coffee @ the curb. We need parks, stores + cafe to walk to!"

— Emily Odza

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"When you say Oakland, you need to say where. A widely diverse area of many cultures and peoples. It ranges from the affluent to the destitute. I've lived in my house for 47 years and often I wish I was somewhere else. However, I raised my family here and supported the city during that time. Once the area was pretty much working class, but not so much anymore. We are like America — a melting pot.

We used to watch deer playing above the freeway. Dynamite from the rock quarry was a daily occurrence. They eventually made them stop due to toppled chimneys. We would hear the blasts and go outside to watch for the dust columns. A different time — same place."

— Anna Worden

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"We love the diversity, the beautiful gardens, the friendly neighbors, the crazy loveable colorful place we are so happy to call HOME!"

— Hilary Bunlert, Erawan Bunlert & Ed Bandtlow

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"We love our neighborhood, a hidden gem

Good neighbors

Lots of trees

Beautiful views

Diverse (still)"

— Marcin & Adrian Owczarz (& Jewel)

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"The best things about Millsmont, Oaktown:

• The beautiful, warm, diverse people

• The sun

• The Mills College pool

• The proximity to 100s of miles of Oak and Redwood Forest trails

• My fabulous neighbors

• Lake Merritt

• Fairyland

• Great restaurants, museums, and thriving art scene.

Choose Love, Judy."

— Judy Noddin

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I spent the morning with this warm and welcoming community and met some kind and open neighbors. Families, individuals, long-times residents, new transplants, and the Get Goes Mobile Cafe all contributed to a festive atmosphere. And what they say about the views from Millsmont is no joke. You really should check them out.